Tensions are rising as North Korea continues to conduct missile tests using weapons that are purportedly capable of hitting the United States. Not to mention the tragic case of Otto Warmbier, continued provocation of President Trump, and now, we’re learning, suspicious submarine activity that could preclude a missile launch.
Turkey: Erdogan’s New Morality Police by Burak Bekdil
“The Battle over Jerusalem Has Just Begun” by Bassam Tawil
What Kind of Iran Did the U.S. Just Certify? by Reza Shafiee
Tehran’s New Scheme for Iraq by Amir Taheri
In his visit to Moscow last week, Iraqi Vice President Nuri Al-Maliki peddled what he presented as his big idea: inviting Russia to build “a significant presence” in Iraq to counter-balance that of the United States.Since Maliki is reputed to be Tehran’s candidate as the next Iraqi Prime Minister his “invitation” to Russia cannot be dismissed as a mere personal whim.



















